Dighton to celebrate second annual Firecracker Festival July 9

DIGHTON — You can still have a blast in town after the 4th of July.

That's because, after the success of last year's inaugural event, Dighton is bringing back the Firecracker Festival.

The second annual festival will be held on Saturday, July 9, from noon to 6 p.m., at Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave.

Organized by the Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission, the Firecracker Festival will have food, games, and entertainment for the whole community to enjoy.

This year, there will be face painting by Marc Koehler, a petting zoo with Sheffield Way Farm, and games and prizes organized by Parks and Recreation.

There will also be Touch-a-Truck with the Dighton Police and Fire Departments, as well as a "Splash the Selectmen" water tower.

Town committees/commissions and community groups will also be holding a meet and greet.

Food and beverages will be provided by the Dighton Lions Club, Pop's Brick-oven Pizza, Jim’s Famous Fried Dough and Del’s Lemonade.

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Dighton's Madalyn Stevens will be performing the national anthem.

Wayne Potash and Toe Jam Puppet Band will give musical performances, and there will be a circus act performed by Doctor Finnegan’s Circus.

Performances will be emceed by Off the Cuff Entertainment.

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"After a successful festival last year, we are delighted that we have the opportunity to hold the festival once again," Dighton Parks and Recreation Chairman Kevin Smith said in a press release. "It is a wonderful opportunity for Dighton residents to come together, have fun, socialize and get to know local organizations and committees. We encourage all residents to attend the Firecracker Festival and we cannot wait to see you all there."

For more information, visit dightonportal.com or the Town of Dighton Facebook page.